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Happy Sunday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

I think each of us (in one way or another) have justified not buying a bag that (in our heart of hearts) we know we will regret later on. :facepalm:

But in light of our dear Mariapia’s recent triumph, it behooves all of us to remember to listen to that irresistible inner voice whether it be Evil Twin..

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or Fairy Godmother…

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Remembering always….

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Fimpagebag said:
Happy Sunday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

I think each of us (in one way or another) have justified not buying a bag that (in our heart of hearts) we know we will regret later on. :facepalm:

But in light of our dear Mariapia’s recent triumph, it behooves all of us to remember to listen to that irresistible inner voice whether it be Evil Twin..

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or Fairy Godmother…

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Remembering always….

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Not only bags, Fim….
Years and years later, I still remember a wonderful forest green leather jacket I didn’t buy because it was much too expensive for me.
The shop owner had been lovely:
« It‘s Saturday evening, dear, and the shop closes on Mondays, give me a call Tuesday morning and tell me.… I am putting it on hold for you… »
I spent the whole weekend calculating…..
Tuesday morning, I called the gentleman and told him I couldn’t buy the jacket.
And he said
« You are the only customer that was polite enough to tell me to forget about a sale….Generally, they just ignore the deal we have made… »
 
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Mariapia said:
Not only bags, Fim….
Years and years later, I still remember a wonderful forest green leather jacket I didn’t buy because it was much too expensive for me.
The shop owner had been lovely:
« It‘s Saturday evening, dear, and the shop closes on Mondays, give me a call Tuesday morning and tell me.… I am putting it on hold for you… »
I spent the whole weekend calculating…..
Tuesday morning, I called the gentleman and told him I couldn’t buy the jacket.
And he said
« You are the only customer that was polite enough to tell me to forget about a sale….Generally, they just ignore the deal we have made… »
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I would expect nothing less than such exquisite consideration from you, Mariapia. :hugs:

And I understand about the jacket as well. I was once smitten by an incredibly gorgeous fox fur coat. :drool:

But it was far too expensive and (like you) I knew I couldn’t justify spending that kind of money for something I truly couldn’t afford. :crybaby:
 
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Mariapia said:
Not only bags, Fim….
Years and years later, I still remember a wonderful forest green leather jacket I didn’t buy because it was much too expensive for me.
The shop owner had been lovely:
« It‘s Saturday evening, dear, and the shop closes on Mondays, give me a call Tuesday morning and tell me.… I am putting it on hold for you… »
I spent the whole weekend calculating…..
Tuesday morning, I called the gentleman and told him I couldn’t buy the jacket.
And he said
« You are the only customer that was polite enough to tell me to forget about a sale….Generally, they just ignore the deal we have made… »
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on the other side of the coin, I bought a knee length green suede coat years ago. I thought it was beautiful but didn't get much use out of it. A leather jacket is much more useful for me. I still have that coat hanging in the closet.
 
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Happy Sunday, all!
Hope you are all well and prepared for the upcoming Christmas week. :)
My MM bags (one for me one for sis) arrived yesterday. Already carried my purple suede Aphrodite, yesterday. Sorry, no pic.
Fim‘s little reminder of the two times in life „now and too late“ hit me hard into the face this weekend.
A childhood friend and neighbour, my beautiful and wild friend of teenage days died with a heartattack. She was only 39 years old, mother of three young children.
Although we were not close in recent years and barely had any contact, I do feel it quite hard.
 
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Ludmilla said:
Happy Sunday, all!
Hope you are all well and prepared for the upcoming Christmas week. :smile:
My MM bags (one for me one for sis) arrived yesterday. Already carried my purple suede Aphrodite, yesterday. Sorry, no pic.
Fim‘s little reminder of the two times in life „now and too late“ hit me hard into the face this weekend.
A childhood friend and neighbour, my beautiful and wild friend of teenage days died with a heartattack. She was only 39 years old, mother of three young children.
Although we were not close in recent years and barely had any contact, I do feel it quite hard.
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that's terrible about your friend - so young
 
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Ludmilla said:
Happy Sunday, all!
Hope you are all well and prepared for the upcoming Christmas week. :smile:
My MM bags (one for me one for sis) arrived yesterday. Already carried my purple suede Aphrodite, yesterday. Sorry, no pic.
Fim‘s little reminder of the two times in life „now and too late“ hit me hard into the face this weekend.
A childhood friend and neighbour, my beautiful and wild friend of teenage days died with a heartattack. She was only 39 years old, mother of three young children.
Although we were not close in recent years and barely had any contact, I do feel it quite hard.
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Ludmilla, I’m so sorry for your loss. :console:

When a tragedy like this happens there are no words that offer any real comfort. :hugs:
 
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Ludmilla said:
Happy Sunday, all!
Hope you are all well and prepared for the upcoming Christmas week. :smile:
My MM bags (one for me one for sis) arrived yesterday. Already carried my purple suede Aphrodite, yesterday. Sorry, no pic.
Fim‘s little reminder of the two times in life „now and too late“ hit me hard into the face this weekend.
A childhood friend and neighbour, my beautiful and wild friend of teenage days died with a heartattack. She was only 39 years old, mother of three young children.
Although we were not close in recent years and barely had any contact, I do feel it quite hard.
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I’m so sorry, so tragic.
 
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Ludmilla said:
Happy Sunday, all!
Hope you are all well and prepared for the upcoming Christmas week. :smile:
My MM bags (one for me one for sis) arrived yesterday. Already carried my purple suede Aphrodite, yesterday. Sorry, no pic.
Fim‘s little reminder of the two times in life „now and too late“ hit me hard into the face this weekend.
A childhood friend and neighbour, my beautiful and wild friend of teenage days died with a heartattack. She was only 39 years old, mother of three young children.
Although we were not close in recent years and barely had any contact, I do feel it quite hard.
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I'm so sorry. That's way too young. Those poor children!

About a week ago, a for sale sign went up on the house next door. We realized we hadn't seen our neighbor in awhile. Then we found out he had a stroke and died. We weren't close but it shook us up.
 
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Ludmilla said:
Happy Sunday, all!
Hope you are all well and prepared for the upcoming Christmas week. :smile:
My MM bags (one for me one for sis) arrived yesterday. Already carried my purple suede Aphrodite, yesterday. Sorry, no pic.
Fim‘s little reminder of the two times in life „now and too late“ hit me hard into the face this weekend.
A childhood friend and neighbour, my beautiful and wild friend of teenage days died with a heartattack. She was only 39 years old, mother of three young children.
Although we were not close in recent years and barely had any contact, I do feel it quite hard.
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I am so sorry, Ludmilla.:hugs::hugs:
 
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sdkitty said:
that's terrible about your friend - so young
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Fimpagebag said:
Ludmilla, I’m so sorry for your loss. :console:

When a tragedy like this happens there are no words that offer any real comfort. :hugs:
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Tomsmom said:
I’m so sorry, so tragic.
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whateve said:
I'm so sorry. That's way too young. Those poor children!

About a week ago, a for sale sign went up on the house next door. We realized we hadn't seen our neighbor in awhile. Then we found out he had a stroke and died. We weren't close but it shook us up.
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Mariapia said:
I am so sorry, Ludmilla.:hugs::hugs:
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Thank you all for your kind words. :hugs:
It is so weird and unbelievable - I am still in shock. She was always so full of life and energy, I cannot believe that she is gone just like that. And a week before Christmas, too.
 
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